Posts by Randy Angel
Hermosa’s Morales to represent USA volleyball in China
Former Redondo Union volleyball standout Tiffany Morales is no stranger to international competition and the University of Michigan junior is looking forward to adding another country to her list this summer. Morales, of Hermosa Beach, is one of 12 players recently selected by USA Volleyball to compete on its U.S. Collegiate National Team (CNT) that…
Read MoreBeach Cities Sports: Basketball, triathlon, volleyball and more
Triathlon: Registration is open for the 11th annual Redondo Beach Triathlon sponsored that will begin at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, June 14 at the Veteran’s Park/Pier area in Redondo Beach. All of the proceeds go to Cheer for Children, a non-profit organization that gives seasonal parties and raises money for acutely ill children at Harbor UCLA…
Read MoreThe Hammerin’ Hamlins
When the Hamlin sisters were young the rivalry between them became so intense that they agreed to focus on different sports. The decision led to Sea Hawk CIF titles in volleyball and basketball this year It’s not often that siblings win CIF championships in the same school year. Even more rare is doing it…
Read MoreBeach Cities to host international athletes of Special Olympics World Games
Each football season, the melting pot which is the Beach Cities is evident when various food and drink establishments claim to be official meeting places for fans of the Packers, Bears, Steelers, Patriots and more. But from July 21-14, E Segundo, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach will serve as meeting places for athletes…
Read MoreBeach Cities Sports: Baseball, basketball, volleyball and more
Beach Volleyball: The California Beach Volleyball Association (CBVA) will be holding tournaments on Saturday, Apr. 18 at the Hermosa Beach Pier. Starting at 9 a.m., competition includes Campsurf Men’s A, Campvolley Women’s A and Coed Open divisions. Entry fee is $45 per team ($65 for Coed). For more information, visit cbva.com or contact Chris Brown,…
Read MoreLocal athletes win gold on the sands of Hermosa Beach
Manhattan Beach’s Presley Forbes reunited with partner Dani Barton of Salt Lake City, Utah, to win gold in the Girls 16-and-under division. The duo rapidly improved after eking out a close game in the first round of polo play. “Dani is just just getting used to the deep sand here in Hermosa,” Forbes said after…
Read MoreLocal basketball stars lead list of All-CIF honorees
The South Bay produced numerous outstanding players and teams on the hardwood this season with five teams – four in girls competition – capturing CIF championships. Basketball standouts head a group of local players and coaches who were honored by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section for their accomplishments during the winter sports season.…
Read MoreMira Costa track team exceeds expectations in Mustang Relays
Highlighted by first-place finished by its boys and girls 4×400 relay teams, Mira Costa had a strong showing in front of its home crowd at the 21st Mustang Relays held Saturday in Waller Stadium. “I was one of the best Mustang Relays we’ve had in recent memory” Mira Costa coach Moe Russell said. “We had…
Read MoreMira Costa hosts Mustang Relays track & field meet
Up to 20 schools will send their track & field teams to Waller Stadium when Mira Costa hosts the annual Mustang Relays beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. Along with relay races and field events, there will be Invitational 1600-meter and 100-meter competition, Open girls 100 hurdles, boys 110 hurdles and 300 hurdles (all divisions).…
Read MoreBeach Cities Sports: Beach tennis, cycling, football, volleyball and more
Beach Tennis: The Beach Tennis tournament season kicks off this weekend with the three-day “March Madness” tournament to be held at 14th Street and The Strand in Hermosa Beach. Sanctioned by the International Federation of Beach Tennis (IFBT), the G3 event begins Friday at 5 p.m. with pro and amateur mixed doubles pool play. Sunday’s…
Read MoreLocal teams capture titles at AYSO Western States Championships
Five South Bay all-star soccer teams emerged champions after winning their respective divisions at the AYSO Western States Championships held Saturday and Sunday in Lake Forest. South Redondo Beach excelled during the competition with three teams reaching championship games. Its Boys Under-14 Extra team relied on a stingy defense to claim its title with a…
Read MoreState playoff run ends for Redondo’s girls basketball team
Redondo’s bid to play for the CIF State Division 2 title came up a little short Saturday when the second-seeded Sea Hawks fell to top-seeded Mark Keppel 48-44 in the Southern California Regional Championship at The Pyramid on the campus of Long Beach State. Redondo (27-7) had its opportunities to pull out the win in…
Read MoreMira Costa, Loyola resume boys volleyball rivalry
Mira Costa’s boys volleyball team takes on rival Loyola in a 7 p.m. non-league match Friday at Loyola Marymount University looking to avenge last year’s sweep by the Cubs. Not only does the match pit two of the top programs in the country, it also carries neighborhood bragging rights. Each season, Loyola has a number…
Read MorePeninsula Heritage School – Best School Private
Founded in 1961, Peninsula Heritage School embraces each child with individualized programs to ensure academic success accomplished by talented educators and a rigorous curriculum that is augmented by the arts. A nurturing place for childhood experiences, Peninsula Heritage’s Character Qualities program has won many national awards. “The Best of the Beach award validates the hard…
Read MoreFirst Light Property Management – Best Home Rental Service
Over the past 30 years, First Light has developed a sophisticated, yet user-friendly property management system, providing landlords and tenants access 24 hours a day and the ability to manage most of their own needs seamlessly, whether applying for a rental at midnight, or getting a copy of a mortgage statement at 3 a.m. “Our…
Read MoreJerry Carew, 3Leaf Realty – Best Real Estate Broker, Office
“It’s a tremendous honor to get voted by the public for Best Broker,” 3Leaf Realty broker Jerry Carew said. “I moved to the U.S. from Ireland so to win a local award is a huge deal for me. My family and everybody at 3 Leaf are very proud. We have happy clients because of our…
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